Westchester Country Day is a college preparatory school that seeks to educate each child toward moral, academic, artistic, and athletic excellence in a nurturing, family environment where students, teachers, and parents support one another.
Westchester Country Day cultivates a caring, learning environment that fosters a strong sense of self-discovery.
Supportive relationships among peers and a dedicated, accessible, and highly qualified faculty form important parts of the Westchester Country Day experience.
The school provides a challenging college-preparatory academic program in core subjects and technology.
Strong fine arts and athletic programs offer students a variety of ways to define their unique talents.
The school's faculty deems critical the integration of moral growth with that of the intellectual and the physical. Finally, Westchester Country Day strives to instill students, staff, and parents with a sense of school community as well as the community at large.
The school is committed to enrolling young men and women of strong character and academic promise who come from families of varied social, economic, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Westchester Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
53
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 23%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
7,750-23,140
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
Admissions Director
Kerie Beth Scott
Admissions Associate
Ashley Timberlake
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
many club opportunities
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama and musical productions
many club opportunities
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama and musical productions
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
- Westchester Country Day is a college preparatory school that seeks to educate each child toward moral, academic, artistic, and athletic excellence in a nurturing, family environment where students, teachers, and parents support one another.
- Westchester Country Day cultivates a caring, learning environment that fosters a strong sense of self-discovery.
- Supportive relationships among peers and a dedicated, accessible, and highly qualified faculty form important parts of the Westchester Country Day experience.
- The school provides a challenging college-preparatory academic program in core subjects and technology.
- Strong fine arts and athletic programs offer students a variety of ways to define their unique talents.
- The school's faculty deems critical the integration of moral growth with that of the intellectual and the physical. Finally, Westchester Country Day strives to instill students, staff, and parents with a sense of school community as well as the community at large.
- The school is committed to enrolling young men and women of strong character and academic promise who come from families of varied social, economic, religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Westchester Country Day School offer?
Westchester Country Day School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Westchester Country Day School's ranking?
Westchester Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Westchester Country Day School?
The application deadline for Westchester Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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